Rep. Joyce Commemorates 156th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address

Today on the House Floor, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) commemorated the 156th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, which he delivered on November 19, 1863.

Watch Congressman Joyce's remarks:

Full Remarks:

Mr. Speaker, I rise to remember President Lincoln's remarks in Gettysburg 156 years ago today.

In the Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln expressed some of the most important American values in just 272 words.

At the time, President Lincoln said: "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here."

Over 150 years later, the world still remembers the service of those who fought in Gettysburg, including my great-grandfather.

We continue to remember and to cherish what President Lincoln said there. And, we remain resolved "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

It is my privilege to represent Gettysburg in the U.S. House of Representatives and to highlight our region's significant role of American history.

Thank you. I yield back.

Background:

Congressman Joyce represents the 13th District of Pennsylvania, which includes the historic Gettysburg National Military Park.

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